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2011 Map of Sundale NW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sundale NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Columbia River serves as the central artery for this region, defining the border between Washington and Oregon. On the northern bank, the landscape is shaped by the Goodnoe Hills and a series of drainage systems including Rock Creek and the marshy Paterson Slough. Small settlements like Quinook and Bates sit along the river's edge, while the upland area known as The Burn dominates the northeastern corner.

South of the river, the terrain becomes deeply incised by steep canyons and flats. The confluence of the John Day River near Tumwater Falls highlights a critical junction for inland water travel. This map records a landscape of rugged transitions, from the high Blalock Flat down through Philippi Canyon and Swanson Canyon toward the main river channel. Local access is marked by historical routes such as Old HWY 8 and Goodnoe Station RD, reflecting the established transport patterns of Klickitat County.